Voting for the awards was conducted at the end of the regular season with the head coach, one assistant coach and one captain from each of the eight clubs having to cast their 3-2-1 in each category. They were not allowed to vote for players from their own team.

After the demise of his original NBL club the South Dragons following their championship triumph, Herbert spent the 2009-10 season with the Adelaide 36ers where he enjoyed solid numbers, averaging 8.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists a game - above his career average.

Herbert said he had a mixed season, a year where Adelaide collected the wooden spoon.

"It was a disappointing season for the club," Herbert said.

"You'd much rather be involved in winning championships and playing finals than finishing on the bottom.

"I had a pretty inconsistent year but I got an opportunity to play more minutes towards the end of the year and I started to play better basketball."

The 25-year-old, who has played the last three seasons in the NBL, said while he only signed a one-year deal with the 36ers, he enjoyed his season and would be happy to stay at the club if offered another contract.

But, he is leaving that side of the game up to his manager Paul Bell.

Herbert won't suit up for the Supercats until the middle of next month.

He and girlfriend Sally are currently holidaying in Queensland - and got engaged on Monday.

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